Tag : Rice & Grains

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Cumin and chili powder give spark to this thick and hearty soup. If you have leftover meat—smoked sausage, browned ground beef or...

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

What a treat to come home from work and have this savory soup ready to eat. It's a nice traditional beef soup with old-fashioned goodness....

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Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium...

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Hearty Vegetable Split Pea Soup

This slow-cooker soup is my secret weapon on busy days. It’s delicious served with oyster crackers that are tossed in a bit of melted...

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Banana Split Brownies

How's this for a dish—all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable...

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Jalapeno Green Beans

This simple green bean dish gets a bit of a kick from a jalapeno pepper. If you don't like it spicy, reduce the amount of jalapeno...

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Zucchini in Dill Cream Sauce

As retired dairy farmers, we always knew fresh dairy products made a difference in my recipes. This creamy sauce combines some of...

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Leeks in Mustard Sauce

Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well...

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

This squash is welcome as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to serve as a main dish. I use my own canned tomatoes...

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Slow-Cooker Polenta

This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week.

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Berries with Vanilla Custard for Two

What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches.

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Crunchy Breakfast Cereal

While I was growing up, my mom would often make this delicious sweet cereal. I loved it so much, I remember requesting it for breakfast,...

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